{"product_id":"a-manual-of-seismology-paperback-9781107690202","title":"A Manual of Seismology (Paperback \/ softback) 9781107690202","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eA Manual of Seismology\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOriginally published in 1921, as part of the Cambridge Geological Series, this book presents an accessible introduction to seismology.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eCharles Davison (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781107690202, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 6 February 2014\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e270 pages\u003cbr\u003e21.6 x 14 x 1.5 cm, 0.35 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eOriginally published in 1921, as part of the Cambridge Geological Series, this book presents an accessible introduction to seismology. Whilst some historical context is provided, the main aim of the text is to give an outline of its key principles and applications. Numerous illustrative figures and textual notes are also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in seismology and the history of science.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e1. Introduction\u003cbr\u003e 2. Seismographs\u003cbr\u003e 3. Nature and intensity of earthquake-motion\u003cbr\u003e 4. Sound phenomena of earthquakes\u003cbr\u003e 5. Deformations of the Earth's crust\u003cbr\u003e 6. Seismic sea-waves\u003cbr\u003e 7. Secondary effects of earthquakes\u003cbr\u003e 8. Position of the seismic focus\u003cbr\u003e 9. Propagation of earthquake-waves\u003cbr\u003e 10. Geographical distribution of earthquakes\u003cbr\u003e 11. Frequency and periodicity of earthquakes\u003cbr\u003e 12. Accessory shocks\u003cbr\u003e 13. Volcanic earthquakes\u003cbr\u003e 14. Origin of tectonic earthquakes\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Earth sciences [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Earth sciences\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Earth%20sciences%20%5BRB%5D%22\"\u003eRB\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46265886277912,"sku":"9781107690202","price":36.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781107690202i_19ff4490-c218-4a0c-b036-e67e2a918fff.jpg?v=1694865883","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/a-manual-of-seismology-paperback-9781107690202","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}